6 Inch Graham Cracker Crust

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This homemade 6 inch graham cracker crust recipe fits perfectly in a small pie pan. Great for small batch baking.

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• How To Make A 6 Inch Graham Cracker Pie Pan Crust
• Pie Filling Ideas 
• How To Bake 
• No Bake
• Step By Step Directions and Photos 
• 6 Inch Graham Cracker Crust

How To Make A 6 Inch Graham Cracker Pie Pan Crust

First pick your favorite graham crackers, cookie or biscuit of choice and crumble them. You can use a food processor or a rolling pin and a plastic zipper bag. If you would like skip this step, buy store bought graham cracker crumbs.

Place the crumbs into the pie pan mix in the sugar and melted butter. 

With your hand or a spoon lightly press the buttery crumbs into the pie pan evenly. Trying not to pack them too tightly which will the make the crust hard. 

Try this easy 6 Inch Small Pie Crust No Roll recipe.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Graham Crackers - I used the honey variety but any biscuit with a crisp texture can be substituted. For example Oreos, Digestive, Biscoff, or Nilla wafers.

Butter - Salted or Unsalted.

Sugar - White or Cane Sugar 

Equipment and Tools

The must have tools for making small graham cracker crust, is a 6 inch in pie pan and a spoon. I used a glass 6 inch pie pan from my local grocery store but they can be easily purchased online or home goods stores. 

I’ve also used disposable 6 inch pans in the past, perfect for gifting your favorite pie or cheesecake recipes. 

Pie Filling Ideas 

The best part of a graham cracker crust is choosing what to fill it with. This recipe is perfect for small batch baking during the holidays, seasonally, or just a Sunday dessert. 

Popular Choices

• Cheesecake 
• S’mores Pie
• Strawberry Lemonade Pie
• No Bake Chocolate Creme Pie 
• Ice Box Pies
• Kool-Aid Pie
• Peanut Butter Pie
• Key Lime Pie
• Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie 
• Millionaire Pie

Tips & Suggestions

If you would like a thinner graham cracker crust, reduce or remove some of the crumbs. 

Try not to pack down the buttery crumbs too tightly or the crust will come out tough. 

Add spices warm spices like cinnamon, all spice, or nutmeg for a boost of flavor.

How To Bake 

Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let fully cool. 

No Bake

Although I do love the texture of a baked graham cracker crust, during the summer I just don’t want to turn on the oven. For a no bake crust refrigerate it for about 30 minutes and its ready to fill. 

Most times the butter in the crust stiffens in the refrigerator. To release the pie a bit easier, carefully dip the bottom of the pie plate in hot water. 

How Many Does A 6 Inch Pie Serve?

A 6 inch pie can serve up to four individual servings without any leftovers. Most small batch baking recipes says it serves two as a standard, but some recipes like a cheesecake can be rich so four would be ideal. 

Make Ahead and Storage 

Make this easy graham cracker crust ahead of time, a big batch for an event or the holidays. It can be wrapped well in freezer paper and plastic wrap and frozen for up to 3 months.

Step By Step Directions and Photos 

1. Grab the small pie pan and prepped ingredients.

2. Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar into the pie pan.

3. Mix in the melted butter with a fork or spoon until combined.

4. With your fingers lightly press and flatten out crumbs into and evenly throughout pie pan. You can also use the back of a measuring cup or spoon.

Tip: Trying not to pack them too tightly which will the make the crust tough or hard. 

5. When it's evenly pressed it's ready to use in your recipes.

6. Bake, freeze, or fill and bake. I filled this graham cracker crust with marshmallows and chocolate making delicious s'mores pie. Enjoy.